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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Popular webcomic 'Eleceed' to get anime adaptation by Oscar-nominated DandeLion Studio
The fans of 'Eleceed' are in for a treat as one of their favourite webcomics has received a green light from Webtoon Entertainment's Line Digital Frontier for anime adaptation, adding itself to the likes of 'Tower Of God', 'Viral Hit', 'Solo Levelling' and others. Popular webcomic 'Eleceed' will have an anime adaptation by the Oscar-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio, reported Variety. The fans of 'Eleceed' are in for a treat as one of their favourite webcomics has received a green light from Webtoon Entertainment's Line Digital Frontier for anime adaptation, adding itself to the likes of 'Tower Of God', 'Viral Hit', 'Solo Levelling' and others. According to Variety, 'Eleceed' created by Jeho Son and Zhena, has racked up over 1.4 billion global views on the platform and is published in 10 languages, making it one of Webtoon's top-performing action titles worldwide. The series follows Jiwoo Seo, a kind-hearted teenager with hidden powers, and Kayden, a powerful being who takes refuge in the form of a stray cat after being injured. Their unlikely partnership leads them through battles against formidable enemies and deep-rooted conspiracies, as per Variety. Hiroshi Nishikiori, known for 'Idolish7 Movie' and 'Honey Lemon Soda,' will direct the adaptation, with 'My Hero Academia' scribe Yousuke Kuroda handling series composition and script. Character design will be overseen by Minami Sakura of 'Gridman Universe,' reported Variety. The creator Jeho Son expressed excitement about the news. He said, "It feels like a dream to finally share the news that Eleceed is getting an anime adaptation! This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series. I hope the anime allows even more people to enjoy the world of Eleceed!" DandeLion Animation Studio, founded in Tokyo in 2007, earned Oscar recognition for its short film 'Magic Candies,' which was nominated in the Short Animation category at the 97th Academy Awards. According to the outlet, the studio also produced 'The First Slam Dunk,' which became the 12th highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history. With this announcement, the 'Eleceed' anime joins Webtoon's expanding slate of adaptations, which includes the highly anticipated 'Omniscient Reader' anime with Aniplex and Crunchyroll, and the recently announced 'Teenage Mercenary' adaptation. Recent Webtoon anime releases include 'Viral Hit,' 'Tower of God Season 2,' 'True Beauty' and 'Senpai Is an Otokonoko' on Crunchyroll.
National Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
WEBTOON Entertainment announces Anime Expo 2025 Programming and Featured Attendees, Including "Tower of God" creator SIU
Article content WEBTOON will celebrate the intersection of webcomics and anime with creator meet-and-greets, signings, exclusive merchandise, and must-see panels Article content The event marks SIU's first-ever appearance in the U.S. Article content LOS ANGELES — Anime, manga, and webcomic fandoms are bigger than ever, and WEBTOON Entertainment Inc., a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms, is headed to Anime Expo in Los Angeles (July 3 – July 6). WEBTOON will host an exciting slate of panels throughout the four-day event, and make its debut on the Anime Expo show floor with a WEBTOON booth where fans will be able to pick up exclusive merchandise, and meet some of the world's biggest webcomic creators — including Tower of God creator SIU in his first-ever United States appearance. Article content Featuring insights from creators uru-chan (unOrdinary) and Brandon Chen (Just a Goblin and Overtime Elite), as well as industry executives and experts, WEBTOON panel programming will explore the intersecting worlds of webcomics and anime. Panels will dive into anime's complex power systems and stylized action, the growing webcomics-to-anime pipeline, and the crossover between sports, anime, and webcomics. Article content At the WEBTOON booth located in the Entertainment Hall (E-90), fans will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Tower of God poster and meet WEBTOON superstar, Tower of God creator SIU, in his first-ever U.S. signing event. WEBTOON's booth will also feature interactive games, photo ops, and free collectible WEBTOON signing cards. Attendees can also purchase premium merch at the WEBTOON booth, with one exclusive item dropping each day of the convention. Article content Creator signings at the WEBTOON booth (E-90) include: Article content WEBTOON Entertainment's full panel programming details are as follows: Article content The Art of Battle: Creating High-Impact Fights in Manga and Webcomics (Thursday, July 3 at 1:30pm PT in Room 402AB) The Art of Leveling Up: Designing Power Systems in Anime, Manga, and Webcomics (Friday, July 4 at 5:15pm PT in Room 411) The Fans Go Wild: Sports, Anime, and Webcomics in Pop Culture (Saturday, July 5 at 6:15pm PT in Room 411) Anime, Animation, and Webcomics: What's Next? (Sunday, July 6 at 2:45pm PT in Room 411) Article content Dates, times, and locations for all Anime Expo panels and signings will also be available on the Anime Expo website. Stay up to date on WEBTOON's Anime Expo schedule by following WEBTOON on Twitter and Instagram. Article content WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators. Article content With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others. Article content With approximately 150 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad–the world's leading webnovel platform–Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. Article content Article content Article content Article content
